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[janeix89]

Hi, our basset hound whos 2yrs 6 months started with idiopathic epilepsy in October last year. The vet we were using started him on Pexion 800mg BD. If anything he became much worse having cluster seizures 5 or 6 every 8 days. We recently changed vets and Sulli was put onto Phenobarbatil 5 days ago. Hes uncoordinated, his sight seems affected , restless, pacing, urinating +++. Can anyone give me any suggestions as to when these side effects may diminish.

[elliot777]

Hi!  I have a JRT/Terrier mix, male who is deaf.  He is a rescue.  3-days after I brought him home he had his first seizure with me.  I suspect he has had them for years but no one was around or cared.

The vet started him on Zonithamide (sp).  I ruled out phenobarb due to the kidney/liver issues it can cause.  I researched like a crazy woman & found that a medication I take for nerve damage is also used for epilepsy.

My little fella weighs about 18-lbs.  I started him on Gabapentin 200-mg a year ago & have been able to reduce it to 100-mg @ day.  Seizures have been eliminated.  Occasionally, when he gets a bit heated from play it will cause "focal seizures."

Additionally, I have found any artificial coloring in his food would cause seizure symptoms.  He eats Blue Dog & has no problems.

I hope this helps!  

Elliot777

[Misfits4Me]

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Dogs/Phenobarbital-side-effects--how-long/show/1525013